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Board approves front-yard setback variance for large Lasser Road property
Summary
The ZBA approved an approximately 21-foot front-yard variance Nov. 18 to allow a 589 sq ft addition at 24200 Lasser Road for homeowner Carlos Hamilton; staff recommended approval and board members praised the property's improvements.
The Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a front-yard setback variance Nov. 18 to let Carlos Hamilton build a roughly 589-square-foot addition at 24200 Lasser Road.
Hamilton described the addition as needed closet space and said the property sits on nearly 3.74 acres with substantial tree plantings and limited adjacent neighbors. Staff read findings noting the property’s lot size, surrounding land uses (including a fire station and daycare nearby), and that a building permit had already been applied for after the owner was advised one was required. Staff recommended favorable consideration subject to obtaining required permits and final inspections.
Board members questioned why the filing treated the requested relief as a front-yard variance given the house’s orientation but expressed no objection to the request. The board voted unanimously to grant the variance with the standard permit condition.
The applicant must complete required permitting and inspections through the Southfield building department prior to proceeding.
